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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.48, 1,702.23 and 709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.48, 1,702.23 and 709.50 is: 979.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.48 : 1,702.23 = 709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.48/1,702.23 = 709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.48x = 1,702.23 × 709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.48x = 1,207,732.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,732.19/1,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.13

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